Literary Devices - Page 4
Simile vs. Metaphor: What’s the Difference?Table of contents What is a simile? How are similes structured? When to avoid similes What is a metaphor? How are metaphors...September 21, 2022
Vernacular: Definition and ExamplesLanguages are complicated. There are tons of rules and exceptions to learn, which can be tough even for a language’s primary...September 16, 2022
What Is a Paradox in Writing?“The first rule of fight club is you do not talk about fight club.” This famous line is from Chuck Palahniuk’s 1996 novel, Fight...September 14, 2022
Colloquialism: Definition and ExamplesSome say “soccer,” others say “football.” They’re talking about the same sport, but what they call it is a matter of...September 7, 2022
What Is Point of View in Writing, and How Does It Work?Every piece of writing has a point of view. A novel, an academic research paper, your journal, and this blog post all have a...August 12, 2022
The Literary Definition of Euphemism, With ExamplesNot everyone is comfortable with death. As a society we have come up with a variety of ways to talk about death without ever...July 22, 2022
Puns as a Literary Device, With ExamplesLet’s say you have a controversial opinion about summer (e.g., that it’s not the best season). You could relay that message...July 14, 2022
What Is an Analogy in Writing?Analogy is a literary device that compares seemingly unrelated things to one another. For example, a common analogy used in...July 8, 2022
What Is an Anagram in Literature? Definition and ExamplesScrabble, Wordle, Spelling Bee—if you’ve played any of these games, then you’re already familiar with anagrams. An anagram is a...July 1, 2022
A Guide to Themes in Writing and LiteratureThink about your favorite book. What’s it about? Maybe it’s about a young woman’s entry into the workforce or a family’s...June 30, 2022